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Arizona News
A judge ruled that Arizona Governor Jan Brewer can legally reduce enrollment in the state’s Medicaid program as a means to balance the budget. The state has barred childless adults with incomes above the federal limit for Medicaid from either enrolling or re-enrolling in the program; a move that is projected to save $207 million this year.
On April 13, 2011, the Arizona State Legislature voted to pass a bill, SB 1593, that would allow insurance companies from other states to sell plans within Arizona.
Arizona’s Medicaid program is facing a one billion dollar shortfall when additional funding from the federal recovery bill expires in July 2011.
Arizona Resources
The Legacy Foundation's 2010 fact sheet on Arizona's tobacco usage and state laws.
America’s battle with obesity has become an issue of national concern. Increasing numbers America's children, are considered obese, which means having a body mass index (BMI) over 30%. However, the federal and state governments are taking steps to combat America’s obesity problem. This fact sheet discusses obesity, as it relates to Arizona residents, and what Arizona’s government is doing to help their constituents.
Having access to affordable, quality health insurance coverage is a critical aspect of ensuring that one receives adequate medical care. Most individuals receive their health insurance coverage through an employer, though many others gain coverage through public programs, such as Medicare or Medicaid. Others go uninsured because they are unable to afford any such coverage. This fact sheet discusses where Arizona residents get their insurance and what this means for Arizona as a whole.
About State Reform
To secure sustainable health system reform and quality, affordable care across America, NCHC and its allies are working to educate the public, support coalition building and foster citizen engagement in policy advocacy at the national, state and community levels. NCHC appreciates the generous support of The California Endowment and all of our strategic partners without which this critical work would not be possible.
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